Looking back to Black History Month
During Black History Month we should understand the power of history and education to change perceptions.
To mark Black History Month 2024, I hosted a...
Labour recruiting for Holyrood candidates for 2026
It may be two years before the next election, but Scottish Labour have already opened the application process for people who think they could...
Alex Salmond’s body to be flown back to Scotland
A private individual has stepped in to pay the cost of bringing Alex Salmond's body back to Scotland from North Macedonia.
The Scottish Government...
Scottish Government working with Foreign Office to repatriate Alex Salmond to...
The Scottish Government has confirmed it has been working with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) since Saturday to have the body of...
Flags lowered at The Scottish Parliament for former First Minister
Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone, announced earlier that the flags were being lowered at the parliament building as a mark of...
Challenge Poverty Week begins
The Scottish Government’s national mission to tackle poverty and end child poverty is to be highlighted by Scottish Ministers during Challenge Poverty Week.
Social Justice...
Royal visit to celebrate quarter century at The Scottish Parliament
Their Majesties the King and Queen visited The Scottish Parliament to celebrate with MSPs the quarter century of devolved government in Edinburgh.
Scottish soldiers...
Marking a quarter century of devolution
There will be a royal event on Saturday to mark a quarter century of The Scottish Parliament.
The First Minister, John Swinney, will join their...
Russell Findlay elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
Russell Findlay has been elected by party members as the new leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
The West Scotland MSP secured...
Conservative leadership campaign – all Tory MPs backing Findlay
Russell Findlay MSP announced today that he has won the support of all five Scottish Conservative MPs and two former Secretaries of State for Scotland.
Former...
Three candidates confirmed for the Scottish Conservatives leadership
The Scottish Conservatives have confirmed the candidates for the party's next leader.
Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher all secured the required 100 nominations...
Robertson apologises after meeting with Israeli diplomat
Angus Robertson the Central Edinburgh MP and Minister for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, remained under fire today after a recent meeting with the...
Scottish Government has money to spend on festivals
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has invited Scotland’s arts festivals and the wider culture sector to work with The Scottish Government and public bodies to...
Government meet with COSLA and trade unions to talk about local...
Facing strike threats from several trade unions representing council workers, the Scottish Government has met with represtantives from COSLA and trade union leaders on...
Prime Minister visits Edinburgh and is met with protests
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited the First Minister in Edinburgh this afternoon where he was met with loud protests outside in Charlotte...
Friends of the Earth want changes to the Circular Economy law
Campaigners piled electrical waste outside The Scottish Parliament on Monday ahead of the final debate on a new Circular Economy law on Wednesday.
The Friends...
Matheson scandal continues to cast long shadow over Parliament at FMQs
The expenses scandal surrounding Michael Matheson continues to dominate The Scottish Parliament as the First Minister faced a cross-party challenge on the controversy on...
First Minister to lay out priorities for government
First Minister, John Swinney, will lay out the priorities that will underpin the work of his government on Wednesday, and as he has already...
Government put £5 million into start up businesses
Extra investment to grow and nurture high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs has been announced.
The £5 million package will help deliver end-to-end support for Scotland’s start-up...
Forbes backing business
Deputy First Minister and Economy Secretary Kate Forbes will announce a package of support for start-up high-growth businesses on Monday.
It will be aimed at...
Government declares a housing emergency
The Scottish Government has declared a housing emergency across the country, voting in favour by 95 votes with 29 against in a vote on...
Complete Scottish ministerial team is confirmed
As well as the 11 members of the Cabinet announced on Wednesday afternoon, a further 14 Ministers have now been appointed by First Minister,...
John Swinney sworn in as First Minister
John Swinney was officially sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday, where he took the Official Oath in front of the Lord...
John Swinney – First Minister designate arrives at Bute House
John Swinney appeared on the steps at Bute House on Wednesday as First Minister designate after being voted in by MSPs in the chamber...
John Swinney voted in as First Minister
There were several nominations for the post of First Minister - the leaders of the main parties and we heard speeches from all -...
Humza Yousaf tenders resignation as First Minister
First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has tendered his resignation to the King.
When he took office last year he was the first Muslim leader in...
Quarter century since the first Scottish Parliament election
Today marks 25 years since the very first Scottish Parliamentary election was held in 1999.
So who were the first Edinburgh MSPs? Here is...
Greens call for parliament to recognise Republic Day
Lorna Slater, the co-leader of Scottish Greens at The Scottish Parliament has issued a call for the parliament to recognise Republic Day on 5...
Kate Forbes steps aside to allow Swinney a coronation as leader
As widely expected after the announcement of John Swinney as a contender for the SNP leadership, Kate Forbes MSP has announced that she will...
John Swinney announces he is running in the SNP leadership contest
John Swinney who admitted he is the longest serving Scottish parliamentarian has announced his candidacy in any contest for the SNP leadership.
He also...
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